Dear California, I've been dreading writing this letter for some time now. But, here I am, alone on a plane flight home to you, and s...

Today is my girls' last full day in California.  Ugh.  While on one hand they are excited to get to their "new home" and see w...

On Saturday, some of our dearest friends are throwing us a "Bon Voyage" party at the park near our home.  EVERYONE is invited - so...

It's early.  I should still be asleep, but something in me just decided to get up and start the day while it is still quiet.  I just sto...